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16 <br /> Orange County has invested in this area since a joint venture with the City of Mebane to build <br /> utilities for the middle school and north Buckhorn community since 2004. Further investments <br /> were made in CIP phases to a master planned infrastructure `backbone.' <br /> 3. Buckhorn EDD Overview <br /> The southeast quadrant of the Buckhorn Road interstate interchange has exhibited the greatest <br /> economic potential as evidenced by the location of Medline and recent annexations and interest <br /> in the 138 acre flea market site and an area west of Petro. The `backbone' of water and sewer <br /> infrastructure is existing with visibility and access to the interstate. Attachment 3 shows the <br /> Buckhorn Interchange. <br /> 4. Known Development Interest and Existing Zoning <br /> Areas A and B have high development potential and economic development interest in the short <br /> term. There has been no developer interest in Areas C, D, and E (east of I-85/US 70 <br /> connector), so further public engagement and analysis in those areas will proceed in the future <br /> as authorized by the Board of Commissioners. <br /> 4a. Area A (NE Quadrant of Buckhorn Interchange East of Buckhorn Road <br /> Planning Attributes <br /> 1. Orange County Land Use Designation: Economic Development <br /> 2. Orange County Current Zoning: Economic Development Buckhorn (EDB-1)-1 <br /> Uses allowed are generally light industry, distribution and light manufacturing (area is <br /> characterized by rail, high power transmission corridor and interstate frontage). <br /> 3. Included in the Mebane Land Development Plan - Yes <br /> 4. Utilities <br /> 4a. Water- Yes <br /> 4b. Sewer— No - Stubbed out on south side of interstate. The sewer extension project is <br /> included in the Manager's FY2021-22 Capital Investment Plan as well as an upgrade to the <br /> Gravelly Hill lift station. <br /> 5. Access - Proposed as industrial Drive Extension and location tentatively approved by the <br /> North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) as part of the adopted Buckhorn <br /> Access Management Plan. Conversations with a nearby church are helping facilitate <br /> the location of the roadway. <br /> 6. Annexation Potential - Yes <br /> 7. Environmental Review: Located in Upper Eno Protected Watershed and subject to all <br /> intensity, impervious and stormwater regulations. <br /> 4b. Area B (Near Buckhorn Road and South of West Ten Road) <br /> 1. Orange County Land Use Designation: Agricultural Residential <br /> 2. Orange County Zoning: R-1 (Rural Residential) <br /> Housing density is one unit per acre but generally less due to poor septic use soils. <br /> 3. Mebane Land Development Plan - Two areas of Growth Area B have been annexed and <br /> rezoned by the City and included in the Mebane Land Development Plan. The majority <br /> of Growth Area B is not currently in the City's Plan. <br /> 4. Utilities <br />